Comments on: Kana-ami: Traditional Japanese Handmade Metal Cooking Utensils and Kitchenware

By: Mora

Mora — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:21:58 +0000

I love this store. One of items I wanted to get this trip to Kyoto was a handmade iri goma sesame roaster. Sure, I could’ve bought one that was half the price at any department store, but the fact that I met the man who made it was worth it all. Now to return for some of the small ladles/lifts for tofu. Please continue posting about exactly these kinds of businesses. I want to support such exceptional craftspeople.

By: Karla

Karla — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:16:25 +0000

Hi Peko Peko, Cool! I love this post! That’s the one, the Yaki Ami! I had friends in Japan who used to grill fish with one of those over their little propane burner. When I asked here in California, and even looking on-line, I got “looks”! Now I know what it looks like… now where to find one. That little store is my kind of place! I’m getting an idea here….hmmmmm

By: Marc P

Marc P — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:24:47 +0000

I got mine while I was in Kyoto, and I’m going to grill some eggplants right now! It would be great if you did a segment on what other recipes and food you’ve tried grilling on these handmade grills!

By: david

david — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:45:56 +0000

I contacted them with the help of a Japanese speaking friend and they said they would not ship directly to US..I would have to have someone there ship out of the country. Luckily my father lives in Kamakura!

By: Rose

Rose — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:10:27 +0000

This was a really fun place to visit, thanks a lot for the recommendation!

I’d be excited if you wrote about shops selling other types of hand-made kitchen tools as well (not just metal-work, but anything to use in the kitchen.) I’d definitely never have come across this place if I hadn’t read about it on your blog. Thanks again!

By: etsuko

etsuko — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:13:10 +0000

This yakiami solves my problems, I think. I have been looking for one that does not drip oil or juice all over the stove top. Heck, even if it does, I can put the hole thing in the broiler to roast fish and should get better result! Thank you for this post! I am kitchen gadget otaku.

By: Robert-Gilles Martineau

Robert-Gilles Martineau — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:44:09 +0000

Greetings!
Robert-Gilles from Shizuoka City!
Great to discover another like-minded blogger in Kyoto (my second favourite city after Shizuoka City!)!
Moreover, it is really useful. A lot of people should thank you for that service!
Coming back soon!
Take care,
Robert-Gilles

By: Marc @ NoRecipes

Marc @ NoRecipes — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:05:58 +0000

I totally need to get one of those screens with a diffuser for roasting eggplant. I usually do it in the broiler but it just doesn’t get that same smokey flavour.

By: kat

kat — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:04:11 +0000

love all the handmade items!! great post!

By: Steamy Kitchen

Steamy Kitchen — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:52:31 +0000

Wonderful post – loved seeing how it was handmade.

By: Christie@fig&cherry

Christie@fig&cherry — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:21:22 +0000

What a fantastic shop – I love hand made tools. I especially love the ’shakushi’ – perfect for lifting out silken tofu.

I’ll definitely try and get to this shop when I eventually visit Kyoto.

By: Nate

Nate — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 06:19:42 +0000

Boy, I’d really like a couple yaki-ami. Never saw it here in Okinawa. Anyway I can buy on-line? Really want them!